Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lisbon softball powers past Mountain Valley
Mackenzie Eaton lifts the Greyhounds over the Falcons with strong performances in the pitching circle and at the plate.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball notebook: Competitive races emerge in Class B
Lake Region is taking big step forward; tight games abound in A South; and A North has a surprise leader.
Posted inNews
Body of missing Rumford man found during Friday morning search
Christopher Gilbert, 38, was last seen Monday morning and was found dead about 1.5 miles into the woods near Joe’s Pond, police say.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Protesters rally against Trump policies in Rumford
About 85 people, many of them holding signs, gathered Saturday on Morse Bridge.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
State’s child welfare office in Lewiston hit hard by staffing issues
New district offices opening in Farmington and possibly Rumford are aimed at relieving burden on caseworker retention.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Superintendents: Loss of federal funding would hit students most in need of support
School districts say Title I and IDEA dollars pay for staff positions in critical areas like intervention, early literacy and special education, and fund other services for some of Maine’s most vulnerable students.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Seasonal allergies getting worse? Blame climate change.
As temperatures rise, plants produce more pollen over a longer period of time. But locally collected pollen counts are on the way to help Mainers with seasonal allergies navigate the worst of the sneeze season.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Cuts to federal food program put local farms, schools in a bind
The Trump administration is ending a program that helped districts and producers bring local food to Maine students.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls skiing: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our list of the state’s top performers includes one freshman, five juniors and four seniors.